Democratic Governors Call for Immigration Reform Amid Migrant Crisis

Governors propose $100 billion funding plan, face opposition from Republicans and backlash from cities dealing with influx of migrants.

Nine Democratic governors have called on President Joe Biden and congressional leaders to reform the current immigration system, citing a 'humanitarian crisis' and the strain on state and local resources.
The governors have proposed a $100 billion supplemental funding plan, which has faced opposition from Republicans who want funding for Ukraine removed from the package and conditional on border security reforms.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has been busing migrants to Democratic-controlled cities, exacerbating the strain on resources in these areas.
Chicago residents, including Black Democrats, have sued the city over the migrant influx, blaming President Biden's policies rather than Governor Abbott's actions.
The governors' letter supports Biden’s initial supplemental funding request, which included $4.4 billion for a 'robust, federal migration strategy,' with $1.4 billion in aid to states and municipalities.